Ring has a new option for apartment dwellers and anyone who can’t drill into their front door. The Ring Peephole Cam 2K, launched in Canada at $139.99 CAD, swaps into a standard optical door viewer and turns an ordinary peephole into a connected security camera — no screws, no wiring, no landlord negotiations.
Pre-orders are open now, with shipping scheduled for August 19, 2026.
Built for renters
Installation is the whole point. You unscrew the existing peephole with the included tool, slot the exterior camera module through the hole, and secure the interior unit on the inside of the door. It fits doors between 32.5 mm and 60 mm thick with peephole openings of 12 mm to 14 mm — covering the vast majority of apartment doors.
Power comes from Ring’s quick-release rechargeable battery pack, so there’s no wiring to deal with. When the battery runs low, you pop it out and charge it rather than taking the whole device down.
2K video with a head-to-toe view
The headline upgrade over the original Peephole Cam is the sensor: a 2K feed with up to 6x digital zoom makes it far easier to read a package label or identify someone standing further down the hallway. A wide 140-degree field of view, both horizontal and vertical, captures visitors from head to toe — important for a camera mounted at peephole height.
Since installing the camera means you can no longer look through the glass yourself, Ring suggests pairing it with a smart display like the Echo Show to check the live feed from inside.
The usual Ring smarts
Despite the compact, renter-friendly form factor, the feature list is familiar: two-way audio for talking to delivery drivers from your phone, real-time motion alerts, and customizable privacy zones so you can block out a neighbor’s doorway. All video is managed through the Ring app, with optional Ring subscription plans for extended video history.
Why it matters
Renters are one of the most underserved segments in smart home security. Most video doorbells assume you own the doorframe and can drill into it; the Peephole Cam line has been Ring’s answer since the original launched years ago, and this 2K refresh finally brings its image quality in line with the rest of the 2026 lineup.
It’s also a clever bit of product design: millions of apartment doors already have peepholes, which means millions of potential installs with zero modification. For Ring, that’s a growth story that doesn’t require convincing anyone to pick up a drill.
Outlook
The Peephole Cam 2K launched first in Canada, and broader availability will determine how big a deal it becomes. But for renters who’ve watched the smart doorbell boom from the sidelines, this is the most practical no-compromise option Ring has ever offered.